We urge all donors to book and keep their appointments to prevent shortages Canadian Blood Services is concerned by a recent spike in appointment cancellations in several cities related to the COVID-19 pandemic. As the organization responsible for the national blood system outside Quebec, we are determined to keep our promise to help every patient, match…

By Scott Weese on March 26, 2020 The Centre for Public Health and Zoonoses Much has been reported about the 17 yr old Pomeranian in Hong Kong that tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, the cause of COVID-19. It was positive on a series of PCR tests over a week, and concurrent blood testing was performed to look for antibodies…

A $1.5 billion government investment in the Keystone XL (KXL) pipeline project will accelerate construction, ensuring it is operational by 2023. The Government of Alberta has finalized an agreement with Calgary-based TC Energy Corporation to provide financial support to accelerate construction of the KXL pipeline starting April 1. This investment will include $1.5 billion in…

MyAlberta is now receiving emergency isolation support applications from working Albertans who are self-isolating or who are the sole caregivers for someone in self-isolation. The Government of Alberta recently announced $50 million in financial support for self-isolating Albertans with no other source of income. These temporary funds are part of government’s COVID-19 response to keep…

Know the difference : Self-monitoring, self-isolation, and isolation for COVID-19 Symptoms of COVID-19 Fever Coughing Difficulty breathing Self-monitoring Self-isolation Isolation You have:no symptomsANDa history of possible exposure to the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19, in the last 14 days You have:no symptomsANDa history of possible exposure to the novel coronavirus due to travel outside of Canada…

March 30 at 5:30 p.m. Five more Albertans have died from COVID-19 since March 29, bringing the total to eight deaths in the province. An additional 29 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 690. While these numbers are lower than in recent days, this may…

To protect the health and safety of Albertans, law enforcement agencies have been granted full authority to enforce public health orders and issue fines. In addition, it is now mandatory for travellers returning from outside of Canada to self-isolate. This legal requirement also applies to close contacts of confirmed COVID-19 cases, as well as to…

March 29 at 5:30 p.m. A third Albertan has died and 40 additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 661. Aggressive public health measures continue to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Latest updates Cases have been identified in all zones across the province: 408…

Postponing retirement has become a new reality for many older workers in the wake of the market crash, underlining the need for reform of the rules around retirement saving in tax-deferred programs. In “The Power of Postponed Retirement,” author Joseph Nunes argues Ottawa should raise the age at which workers must stop contributing to tax-deferred…

Share kindness to boost your happiness Kindness is defined as the quality of being friendly, generous and considerate. Every day we hear stories about people trying to make the world a better place. Together, we can make the world a little bit kinder for all of us. Just one act of kindness a day can…